- SPOTSWOOD ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than WATERMAN ELEM (97 vs. 0).
- WATERMAN ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than SPOTSWOOD ELEM (108 vs. 62).
- WATERMAN ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than SPOTSWOOD ELEM (262:1 vs. 241.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WATERMAN ELEM reported a higher chronically absent students than SPOTSWOOD ELEM (108 vs. 62).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WATERMAN ELEM reported a higher gifted & talented than SPOTSWOOD ELEM (21 vs. 12).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SPOTSWOOD ELEM reported a higher in-school suspensions than WATERMAN ELEM (97 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
WATERMAN ELEM reported a higher students per counselor than SPOTSWOOD ELEM (262:1 vs. 241.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
SPOTSWOOD ELEM
$15,786.74
WATERMAN ELEM
$15,786.74
Local revenue share
SPOTSWOOD ELEM
35.9%
WATERMAN ELEM
35.9%
State revenue share
SPOTSWOOD ELEM
51%
WATERMAN ELEM
51%
Federal revenue share
SPOTSWOOD ELEM
13.1%
WATERMAN ELEM
13.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SPOTSWOOD ELEM
21.5%
WATERMAN ELEM
21.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Harrisonburg city
$59,752
Harrisonburg city
$59,752
Poverty rate
Harrisonburg city
25.6%
Harrisonburg city
25.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Harrisonburg city
36.7%
Harrisonburg city
36.7%
Unemployment rate
Harrisonburg city
3.3%
Harrisonburg city
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.